Hazel Phillips
Born In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: April 12th, 2011
Hazel Eileen (Redmond) Phillips died at Glace Bay General Hospital, Glace Bay, N.S. on Tuesday, April 12, 2011.
Born in New Waterford, N.S., to the late John A. and Blanche (Cropley) Redmond, Hazel moved to Sydney with her family in her early childhood. Graduating from Sydney Academy and Nova Scotia Normal College, as well as studying at Saint Francis Xavier University, Sydney Campus.
Hazel led an active and full life in Sydney, and upon her marriage, moved to Horne’s Road, Mira, where she continued to participate in community activities including, Women’s Institute and Canadian Red Cross. A dedicated educator, Hazel was a classroom teacher, administrator, and teacher trainer and served in schools in Mira Gut, Round Island, Sydney, Mira Ferry, retiring from Malcolm Munroe Junior High School, Sydney River. Hazel played an active role in HW Phillips & Son Ltd., carrying on the Redmond family tradition of bookkeeping.
Predeceased by her husband, Harold W. Phillips; brother, Frank Redmond, and her parents, Hazel is survived by her daughter, Shirley (John) MacLeod; son, Harold R. (Mary Ferguson) Phillips; brother, Henry (Leona) Redmond; grandchildren, Rob (Brenda) MacLeod, Calum (Bev) MacLeod, Rod (Suzan) MacLeod and Charles Phillips; great-grandchildren, Ian, Kyle, Michael, Hayley and Logan MacLeod, and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements, under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel, are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
No flowers by request. Donations in Hazel’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
The family wishes to express our gratitude to the staff of the ground floor of Seaview Manor, Dr. Spencer and the staff of Glace Bay General for the ongoing care of our mother and grandmother over the years.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca.
